Empathy Building for Latter-day Saints

Episode 25: Training at High Altitude - Living the Gospel with Depression

In this episode, we interview Carly Corie about her experience with chronic depression, how the gospel encourages her, and what things would help her feel more safe at church. Trigger warnings: Non-graphic discussions on cutting/self harm and suicidal ideation.

Episode 24: Life Has Seasons

In this episode, we address new years resolutions, perfectionism, God's plan for His children, and the phases or seasons of life. This episode focuses on Revelations 5:1-5 from the King James Version of the Bible. We explore ideas related to the seven dispensations of time and compare this to the creation of the earth.

Episode 23: A Less-Surprising (Neurodivergent) Christmas

In this episode, Erica talks about a few things her family did differently this year for Christmas that helped it feel more relaxed and comfortable for her neurodivergent family.

Episode 22: Let's Talk About Invisible Social Rules

In this episode we discuss some examples of what the phrase "invisible social rules" can refer to as well as talking more about autistic special interests.

Episode 21: Seeing the Ability in Disability with Carrie Justvig

In this episode we are joined by Carrie Justvig who shares her knowledge and life experiences of getting to know and love people with disabilities. We learn about extending empathy and we talk about how everyone is more than a first perception or a quick judgment.